Pop Star Malik Harris: A Call for Global Unity
Pop Star Malik Harris Urges Pope for Harmony, Not Strife - Pop Star Malik Harris Advocates for Pope's Unity Role Instead of Division
Hailing from both Germany and the US, Malik Harris (27), a renowned pop artist, shares his hopes for Pope Leo XIV to steer a unifying course. Speaking at the "New Faces Awards" of "Bunte" magazine in Berlin, Harris expressed his dismay with the divisive nature of the current political climate under the Trump administration in the US. "It's disheartening to see the Republicans sow discord and marginalize minorities, contrary to the role of a Pope, who should actively work towards unity," he said, voicing his aspirations for a figurehead that strives to bring the world together.
Known for representing Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 with his hit "Rockstars," Malik is the son of American talk-show host Ricky Harris. Raised in the quaint Bavarian town of Landsberg am Lech, Malik's sentiments regarding Pope Leo XIV's nationality are mixed, he admitted. "There's a strong sense of pride, but given the current circumstances, I'm eager to see him advocate for global unity, standing as an American."
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, and his reputation as a stalwart for immigrant rights, laborers' rights, and environmental protection, raises the potential for him to have a profound unifying effect on a global scale. While Malik Harris himself has not publicly commented on these issues or Pope Leo XIV's role, the prospect of such a unifying voice in the Vatican committee is a beacon of hope for many, including Harris.
- Malik Harris, a well-known pop artist and the son of American talk-show host Ricky Harris, has expressed his hopes for Pope Leo XIV, known for his stance on immigrant rights, laborers' rights, and environmental protection, to bring global unity, despite his mixed feelings about Leo XIV's nationality.
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- During the "New Faces Awards" of "Bunte" magazine in Berlin, Harris criticized the divisive nature of the current political climate, particularly under the Trump administration, likening it to a suppression of unity that stands in stark contrast to the role of a Pope who should actively work towards harmony.
